St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
101%
Capacity
366
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St John with St Mark CofE Primary School
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bury community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 366 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 362 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John with St Mark CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Steven Ollis, it falls under Bury local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 28% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13355th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 46 in Bury.
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 35 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
St John with St Mark CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.5/5 from 15 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 11 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 8 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John with St Mark CofE Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bury, St John with St Mark CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Athlone Avenue, Bury, Bury, BL9 5EE |
| Headteacher | Steven Ollis |
| Local Authority | Bury |
| Number of Pupils | 366 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 366 / 362 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (28%)
13355th of 13,686
Nationally
2008th of 2,065
In North West
46th of 46
In Bury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
28%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
28%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
49
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Athlone Avenue, Bury
Bury, BL9 5EE
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